Physician - Anesthesiology Jobs in California
Physician - Anesthesiology jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with sustained demand from major academic medical centers, large private health systems, and outpatient surgery centers serving one of the nation's most populous states, at levels from new-to-practice anesthesiologists through senior attending and division chief roles. The largest concentrations of openings are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as UCLA Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Dignity Health operate broad anesthesiology departments. The most consistently sought sub-areas are cardiac anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and regional anesthesia. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- ASC and Surgical Hospital Coverage Only
- No Call Requirements
- No Cardio, No Neuro, No OB, and Minimal Pediatrics
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
- Strong regional Anesthesiology skills
- Proficiency in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks required
- Experience performing a wide range of peripheral nerve blocks and major regional blocks
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative team environment
- Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physician - Anesthesiology Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health12

- Vituity10

- 77 Consultants27
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician - anesthesiology jobs across California.
- Active California Physician and Surgeon license issued by the Medical Board of California
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology through the American Board of Anesthesiology
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency program
- Current DEA registration permitting Schedule II through V controlled substance prescribing
- Valid Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications
- Experience with electronic anesthesia records and hospital credentialing documentation
Physician - Anesthesiology Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician - anesthesiology in California?
You must hold an active Physician and Surgeon license issued by the Medical Board of California, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX series. After licensure, most California hospitals require board certification through the American Board of Anesthesiology before granting full clinical privileges. Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as pediatric or cardiac anesthesia strengthens applications to academic centers.
Which companies hire physician - anesthesiologys in California?
Employers hiring physician - anesthesiologys in California right now include Sutter Health, Vituity, and 77 Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and mix of academic medical centers, large integrated systems, and independent surgery groups means openings appear across a wide range of practice settings statewide.
Which California cities have the most physician - anesthesiology jobs?
Davis, Los Banos, and Yuba City have the most physician - anesthesiology openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco draw the highest volume because of their concentration of academic medical centers and large health systems, while San Diego's growing hospital network and cluster of specialty surgery centers also generates steady demand for anesthesiologists.
Are there remote physician - anesthesiology jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Anesthesiology is a hands-on clinical specialty that requires physical presence in the operating room or procedural suite, so nearly all positions are on-site. About 0% of physician - anesthesiology openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in telemedicine pre-operative assessment or administrative medical director capacities rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a physician - anesthesiology in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency programs affiliated with California institutions such as UCSF, UCLA, UC San Diego, and Cedars-Sinai, which form the primary pipeline into attending roles. New graduates who have completed residency but lack attending experience often enter through locum tenens assignments at community hospitals or join large multispecialty groups in associate attending roles while completing board certification. Subspecialty fellowship training at a California academic center is the most reliable credential for moving into academic or subspecialty attending positions without a long independent practice history.
Where can I find and apply to physician - anesthesiology jobs in California?
You can find and apply to physician - anesthesiology jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from hospitals, health systems, surgery centers, and group practices across the state. Find roles that fit your training, subspecialty, and preferred location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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